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1University of Technology Sydney, Graduate School of Health (Pharmacy), 67 Thomas Street, Ultimo, Sydney NSW 2007, Australia.
Research in Social & Administrative Pharmacy : RSAP
|June 18, 2018
Summary
The Reflective Interprofessional Education (RIPE) Model enhances health professional education and collaboration in simulated settings. This model improves clinical judgment and decision-making for pharmacy and nursing students, with potential for broader application.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Education
- Interprofessional Learning
- Simulation in Medicine
Background:
- Interprofessional education (IPE) and collaboration (IPC) are crucial for effective healthcare delivery.
- Enhancing clinical judgment and decision-making skills among health professional students is a key educational objective.
- Simulated healthcare environments offer a safe space for IPE and IPC practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and describe the novel Reflective Interprofessional Education (RIPE) Model.
- To enhance interprofessional education (IPE) and interprofessional collaboration (IPC) among health professional students.
- To improve clinical judgment and decision-making skills in a simulated healthcare setting.
Main Methods:
- Development and piloting of the RIPE Model in a higher education setting.
- Utilizing an 'unfolding' case study with pharmacy and nursing students.
- Implementing a 10-station rotation including reflection, with a pharmacy practitioner role-playing as a Resident Medical Officer (RMO).
Main Results:
- The RIPE Model was successfully piloted with first-year Master of pharmacy and postgraduate nursing students.
- The model facilitated the unpacking of a simulated patient case through a structured, multi-station approach.
- Initial implementation demonstrated the model's potential for enhancing IPE and IPC.
Conclusions:
- The RIPE Model offers a flexible framework for interprofessional education and collaboration in simulated healthcare.
- The model can be adapted for various health professions and evolving practice needs, including Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Future applications may lead to improved educational outcomes and potentially better patient care.
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